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Modern twist to old designs
Classic Diamonds, Reimagined: How Modern Jewellery Design Is Bringing Old Favourites Back to Life

Changing the diamond shape changes the entire look The modernisation of classic jewellery is not limited to the[…]

When Time Becomes an Investment
The Rise of the Luxury Watch: When Time Becomes an Investment

From Rolex and Omega to Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe, the world of fine watchmaking[…]

The Right Diamond for the Right Style
What Diamond Jewellery Can Men Wear?

Men are increasingly wearing diamonds in everything from understated wedding bands and cufflinks to bold Cuban-link bracelets[…]

Few diamonds capture the imagination quite like a natural Fancy Vivid blue diamond. In 2023, one of the most remarkable examples in recent years the 11.28-carat Infinite Blue attracted worldwide attention when Sotheby’s Hong Kong offered it as a single-lot auction.
The Infinite Blue: The Extraordinary Story Behind a $25 Million Blue Diamond

Rare blue diamond from South Africa’s Cullinan Mine demonstrates why colour, origin and rarity can transform a[…]

The Daria-i-Noor Diamond
The World’s Most Famous Lost Diamonds, And the Mysteries Behind Them

Diamonds can survive for billions of years. Their stories, however, can sometimes disappear for generations. Some diamonds[…]

Don't Assume a Damaged Diamond Is Worthless
Can Diamonds Be Damaged? Understanding Chips, Abrasions, Burns and Diamond Repairs

A diamond can resist being scratched while still being capable of chipping, fracturing, cleaving or breaking if[…]

Selling diamonds
Selling Jewellery: How to Make the Right Decision When Sentiment and Value Collide

Selling a piece of jewellery is rarely just a financial decision. Whether you are selling because of a[…]

The pear shape, sometimes called a teardrop cut
Pear-Shaped Diamonds Are Back, Meghan Markle and Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Put the Teardrop Cut Back in the Spotlight

The pear shape, sometimes called a teardrop cut, combines characteristics of the round brilliant and marquise cuts.[…]

Check Your Chains, Bracelets and Clasps
Protect Your Jewellery, How to Check Your Jewellery Before You Lose It.

Fine jewellery is designed to be worn and enjoyed, but even the best-made piece will experience wear[…]

Green Diamonds Require Specialist Knowledge
Fancy Colour Diamonds, From Hollywood Statement to the Ultimate Collectable

For generations, the traditional diamond engagement ring has been dominated by the classic colourless stone. But the[…]

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